BALANCING ACT BOOKS

For years, I have said nothing publicly. I haven't discussed my political beliefs online, since before my 9 year old daughter was born.  Often, I think it is because I am a coward. What do I fear? The worst case scenario- the United States eventually becomes a Police State, and those that disagree with the ruling government are imprisoned, tortured and executed. Before I would even reach that point, my shame at my own stupidity would kill me. Posting something negative about the ruling party? The Trump Party? The American Party? on Facebook? On Twitter? Why was I ever so foolish? I know, that sounds dramatic, but on a daily basis, I see the signs of an infection that could eventually lead to that completely poisoned future. The other, more likely scenario that I fear, is having to respond to relatives, co-workers and friends, who see the other point of view. I often struggle with my words, and I fail to provide strong examples. Even though there are many who I belie

It is that time again. Like so many other ginger haired, overweight, pale, Saturday morning cartoon T-Shirt wearing Dads, I have gone through my Seasonal Transition. I have seen a new Marvel movie, and thus, I must rank all of the movies, once again. I want you to tell me why you disagree with some of my top 5 pics. I know one of them is certainly not a typical top 5 choice. Here we go, from least favorite to favorite: 23) Incredible Hulk 22) Iron Man 2 21) Thor: The Dark World 20) Ant-Man 19) Captain America: The First Avenger 18) Ant-Man and the Wasp 17) Doctor Strange 16) Iron Man 3 15) Spider-Man: Far From Home 14) Thor 13) Avengers: Age of Ultron 12) Captain Marvel 11) Spider-Man: Homecoming 10) Captain America: Civil War 9) Iron Man 8) Avengers: Endgame 7) Thor: Ragnarok 6) Avengers: Infinity War 5) Captain America: Winter Soldier 4) Guardians of the Galaxy 3) The Avengers 2) Black Panther 1) Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2